For the second time this week, the White House was asked whether President Trump knew about that $130,000 hush-money payment his lawyer made to porn star Stormy Daniels. Rather than a flat “no,” she decided to suggest maybe Trump did know about the Daniels payment but that she simply wasn't aware if he had. Rather than answer questions about Trump's involvement, the White House has repeatedly referred comment to the lawyer involved in the payment, Michael Cohen, even though Cohen himself isn't commenting. ... Because there was never a valid agreement and thus, no agreement to arbitrate, any subsequent order obtained by Mr. Cohen and/or Mr. Trump in arbitration is of no consequence or effect. And either way, the whole thing sure makes it seem like the White House has something to hide.

Source: Washington Post March 07, 2018 21:37 UTC